This week has seen a number of negative headlines around MMORPGs. For instance, WoW was discontinued in China, after which the publisher NetEase destroyed an orc statue. The ESO publisher Bethesda experienced layoffs, while many players in Lost Ark were banned. However, there were also some positive reports from the smaller and indie MMORPGs.
The discussion of the week: Did social media destroy MMORPGs? This thesis was put forward by MeinMMO author Anny and sparked a heated discussion among you. More on this here: Social media have stolen what I once loved about MMORPGs.
Raid in WoW Classic is in a few hours, ESO plans a big announcement for 2023
ESO will have the reveal event for new content in 2023 on January 25 at 21:45 CET (via ESO). We will publish a big summary of it directly on January 26. There were also layoffs at the publisher Bethesda that are said to affect ESO. One of the affected was the community manager Sam Luangkhot (via XboxDynasty).
On Wednesday, the new class Maegu was released in Black Desert (via BDO). With it, new events, balance adjustments, and new coupon codes were introduced that you can redeem.
Lord of the Rings Online has released a roadmap for 2023. Highlights include new instances in Q1, the 16th anniversary in Q2, and a new expansion in Q4 that will introduce a new class and a new level cap (via LOTRO).
Vindictus has kicked off the year with the release of the 22nd class (via Vindictus).
New World is currently testing leaderboards on the PTR. These include rankings for mutated dungeons, faction wars, PvP, and for the highest gathering skills (via New World).
Dungeons and Dragons Online has announced two new subclasses for the Druid and Ranger (via MassivelyOP).
In EVE Online, a New Year’s event has started (via EVE).
Embers Adrift is launching a free weekend from January 27 to 29 (via Twitter).
EverQuest has released its roadmap for 2023, with new content, server mergers, a new expansion, and a new UI engine. EverQuest 2, on the other hand, will receive new raid zones, new events, and also an expansion already in January 2023 (via EverQuest).
Tower of Fantasy has announced the new patch 2.3 with a new region. Here you can watch the corresponding video:
Fractured hopes to return with new servers in February. These are expected to perform better and cost 80% less (via MassivelyOP).
These are the MMORPG news of the week at a glance. What was your personal highlight? Did you experience anything interesting this week that you would like to share? Or did we perhaps forget something important? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.
For the last 15 years, Patrick Freese from MeinMMO has exclusively used a mouse and keyboard connected by cable to a PC. Fearing excessive input lag, he avoided wireless connections. But is that still a problem today? He tried it out and explains why he no longer has to worry.
Do you know that feeling? You play shooters and just miss the right moment to shoot by a fraction of a second? Of course, you first blame your hardware instead of yourself. I wouldn’t exclude myself from that. When I missed someone in Counter-Strike back in the day, the input lag of my wireless hardware was at the top of my list of culprits, closely followed by internet issues.
Who is writing here? I am Patrick, Performance Manager at MeinMMO. I built my first PC when I was about 13 years old. Since then, I have used various hardware in PCs and around them. I am fascinated by technological advancements and love to try out new things related to gaming and home office.
What is input lag? This describes the delay from an input until it arrives and is processed by a device like a PC. In the early days of wireless mice and keyboards, the times were low but still higher than today. It should be mentioned that mice and keyboards cause only a small amount of input lag. The hardware in the PC and the monitor play a significantly larger role.
A survey by Logitech on Twitter brought the topic back to my mind. There, they asked the community whether they use a mouse with or without a cable. Users replied, as I would, ‘Of course with. I don’t want any input lag.’ However, Logitech explained that this is no longer a problem today.
I wanted to find out if that was really the case. To test it, Logitech sent me hardware to investigate the thesis.
Keyboard: The G915 is my keyboard with GL-Tactile switches. It is our winner as the best wireless gaming keyboard. The brown switches are suitable for those who want a compromise between ‘good for typing’ and ‘good for gaming.’ Previously, I used the ‘MasterKeys’ keyboard from Cooler Master also with brown switches. It was my first mechanical keyboard, which I bought in 2017.
The two new devices are connected wirelessly to my PC using Logitech’s Lightspeed technology. Logitech promotes that this technology offers low latency and reliable performance.
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I test in WoW, Valorant, and LoL
How did I test? For the last 15 years, I always played with a cable. I unplugged the two old devices and connected the two new ones to the PC wirelessly.
Using the ‘Logitech G Hub’ software, both devices were quickly set up. After a brief setup with keyboard and mouse colors and DPI speeds, I started playing right away.
WoW: First of all, I logged into WoW. Since the launch of Dragonflight, I have been playing it daily and could notice differences first. But I don’t notice any. Dragon flying works as usual, I make the same mistakes in races and can’t blame it on hardware lag. Healing in difficult Mythic dungeons also runs as before. Here, I don’t feel any negative differences. For that, I have more freedom in positioning my mouse and keyboard without cables, and I can lean back comfortably while fishing. A big plus!
Valorant: While I don’t currently spend as much time in shooters as in WoW, my go-to shooter is Valorant. So, if there were noticeable differences in the hardware, I would notice them here. For safety, I also started Aim Lab on Steam and couldn’t find any noticeable differences in time to shoot or accuracy in both games.
I positively notice that the mouse glides ‘freer’ over the mouse pad without the cable, and I don’t feel any resistance. In my old setup, I occasionally felt that the cable slightly restricted movements in rare situations. I didn’t notice any disadvantages here in shooters either.
LoL: My last test game is League of Legends. Here I play ARAMs and normals, that is, not competitively. Nevertheless, speed plays an important role here. I can land my skill shots quickly and accurately. The timing when flashing over certain obstacles is also on point. No limitations!
Conclusion: Input lag is history – battery is not a problem
The new devices do not restrict me while playing. Neither in shooters and MOBAs nor in MMORPGs. My skill shots are as “good” as with a wired connection. My inputs arrive promptly in the games. I really enjoy moving my devices freely on the table. I can even take the keyboard and mouse off the table when I want to clean without having to unplug the cables or hang the devices over the monitor.
Before with cableAfter without cableOrder on the desk
I am convinced of wireless gaming. If you have avoided such devices due to input lag, then take a look for yourself. Test the devices thoroughly and get an idea of them. Games like Aim Lab on Steam are a good way to test reactions on the PC.
The charging of the batteries was a point I feared before the test. ‘How often does that happen? Will I suddenly have to switch to a cable in the middle of the game?’
In practice, the keyboard starts blinking red to suggest that it’s time to charge. The energy-saving mode for the keyboard starts at 15% battery and can be adjusted more specifically in the software. You still have enough time to finish the round and then plug in the cable. The charge level is also displayed in the G Hub software. With normal use, I charge both devices once a week. According to the manufacturer, the G915 has a battery life of 30 hours. The battery life of the G502 X Plus is said to be around 37 hours when RGB is activated. If you turn off the colorful lights, it should be as much as 130 hours. Those who prefer to play without lights should not go for the “Plus” variant.
I leave both receivers, which are connected to the computer via cable, at the back of my desk. When the devices need to be charged, I simply unplug the receivers from the cable and plug the USB-C connection into the mouse and/or keyboard. I can still use both devices while charging.
One particular advantage of wireless use is that my desk looks much tidier now. I like good cable management. It simply looks nice when there are no loose cables fluttering around. And being completely cable-free looks even better than with well-organized cables.
That occasional smaller bugs occur in MMORPGs like World of Warcraft is an old hat. Big games are potentially prone to bugs, and “Wrath of the Lich King Classic” is no exception. But the extent of this bug must have caused some players to break into a cold sweat.
Because anyone who made the “mistake” of trying to complete a harmless daily quest could suddenly have lost several thousand gold pieces. A quest literally pulled the gold out of your pockets.
How did the gold disappear? This was possible with the daily quest “Slaves to Saronite”. The quest actually requires the character to rescue 10 slaves in a cave. Each slave must be clicked individually to free them from their shackles.
However, the quest was bugged. Several players report that instead of quest progress when rescuing the slaves, they suddenly heard the typical “jingle of gold” that you also hear when buying an item from a vendor.
Many people probably thought nothing of the sound – or simply didn’t have the sound activated – and kept trying to complete the quest, but quest progress was absent. This later led to a bitter awakening, as reports from players in the official forum increased of those who had lost well over 10,000 gold in an attempt to complete this quest.
What should you do if you are affected by the bug? Nothing. According to Blizzard’s own statement in the official WoW forum, they can see exactly which characters were affected by this bug and how much gold was lost in the process.
The developers plan to restore the gold over the next few weeks. There is not yet a specific date for that. So if you’ve lost gold, just wait.
It would also be interesting to know how such a bug can occur.
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Anyone who is part of the Pokémon GO community will likely have come across the terms “Hundo” and “Shundo”. Here at MeinMMO, we will show you what these words mean and what other abbreviations you should be aware of in this context.
What terms are we talking about? In recent years, various terms have established themselves in the Pokémon GO community, which serve as a kind of abbreviations for describing specific monsters. Two of them are “Hundo” and “Shundo”. We have summarized the meanings of these words for you below.
These are Hundos and Shundos
The two most commonly used abbreviations in Pokémon GO are the terms “Hundo” and “Shundo”. Even though these two words could easily pass as Pokémon names, they each describe a specific category of monsters.
Hundos: Pokémon GO trainers understand the abbreviation “Hundo” to refer to all monsters that have a perfect rating. This means that their IV is 100%. The term is derived from the English word “hundred”.
These monsters are highly sought after by most players because they are not easy to find. Especially the best attackers in Pokémon GO achieve strong attack, stamina, and defense values through their perfect rating, which is particularly beneficial in raids.
To find out if you own any Hundos, you can simply use the search filter “4*”.
Shundos: If you have managed to discover not just a Hundo, but even a Shundo in the game, you can consider yourself particularly lucky. These are even a bit rarer. The term again includes the root of the English word “hundred” and also indicates a monster with a perfect rating.
But that’s not all; the “S” before “Hundo” stands for the word Shiny. These are so-called shiny Pokémon, which differ visually from their normal form. They can usually be easily recognized by a different color. For example, a Gyarados is usually blue and its shiny form is red.
Are there any other such terms?
Yes, two more terms that often appear in social networks and in conversations with trainers are “Shlundo” and “Nundo”.
What is a Shlundo? In addition to collecting Pokémon, trainers can also trade monsters with each other. And this function is crucial for securing a so-called Shlundo. However, it requires a good amount of luck, as the IV of a monster changes randomly when traded.
If you trade a shiny specimen with your trainer friend, then with a bit of luck, you could again receive one with a perfect rating, and thus end up with a Shundo. If this trade also becomes a so-called lucky trade, through which you receive a lucky Pokémon, you finally have a Shlundo. The “L” in the word is derived from the English term “luck”.
Two trainers recently experienced such a trade and had double the luck. What exactly happened can be found in our following article:
What is a Nundo? The Nundo is, on the other hand, the absolute opposite of the previous descriptions, as these monsters are literally absolute zeros. They have an IV of 0% or a 0-star rating and offer practically nothing. Nevertheless, like Hundos, they are incredibly rare in the game and are therefore collected by some players.
Do you also use these terms when talking to other trainers about your haul? And how many Hundos, Shundos, Shlundos, and Nundos have you managed to catch in the game? Feel free to let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments and discuss with other trainers.
The beat-em-up MMO Marvel’s Avengers is on the verge of extinction. The developers will soon end support and even cease digital sales. Thus, the biggest gaming flop of 2020 will disappear from the market. We will show you how it came to this, what is happening now, and whether you can still play the game in the future on MeinMMO.
Full-price games with a service approach usually have it hard, because there is often criticism that such games should contain a Battle Pass or purchasable cosmetics for real money. In addition, the gameplay loop is often not motivating enough to keep players engaged for long.
In retrospect, it can be said: The criticism was justified. There were also many bugs and issues in the game after the full release, which had already been delayed by 4 months. New content also took too long to arrive.
Now the responsible parties are pulling the emergency brake: Marvel’s Avengers will receive its last update in March 2023 and will be supported until the end of September 2023. Afterwards, the game will be restructured so that it no longer offers a live service and will end digital availability.
The latest Marvel game does not rely on service – watch a trailer for Midnight Sons here:
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Midnight Suns shows new trailer, enticing with a true thunderstorm of Marvel stars
Marvel’s Avengers: A flop even at release
If you take a look at the Steam player numbers, it quickly becomes clear: The beat-em-up game had significant problems from the start in building the necessary player base for a service game.
The peak number of simultaneous players was in the release month of September 2020 – that was just over 28,000 players. Even that was too few for the high standards – currently, that would not even place it in the top 30 most played games on Steam (via steamcharts.com / Status: 31.01.23).
It quickly dropped to a few thousand players, and recently it was only hundreds.
Although Marvel’s Avengers also came to consoles from PlayStation and Xbox and is even part of the subscription services Xbox Game Pass and PS Plus Extra, the Steam numbers are a good indicator and show the MMO’s problems in achieving decent player numbers.
Continuing to play is possible, purchase only as a disc
What happens now? In a blog, the developers reached out to the community (via avengers.crystald.com). Here, the last update was announced, which will bring the final changes to the game:
Update 2.8
Last balance adjustments
Unlocks all cosmetics
Update 2.8 will be released on March 31 and will unlock all cosmetics from the real-money shop if you have purchased the game. Even if you buy the game later, the cosmetics are free.
On September 30, it’s finally over: The support will cease, digital purchases of Marvel’s Avengers will no longer be possible, and newly discovered bugs will not be fixed.
Can you still play Marvel’s Avengers then? The title will be restructured so that you can continue to play solo and in multiplayer. You can still install your digitally purchased version, but this version can no longer be purchased anew.
Available disc versions can still be purchased and will work. The live events of Marvel’s Avengers will continue to rotate every 2 weeks, but are no longer truly “live”.
If you still have real-money currency in the game, you will receive the other currencies in exchange. Here is the exchange overview:
One last lousy piece of news for players on Xbox and PC that the developers also have to share. A major criticism will also not be addressed after the closure: Spider-Man remains PlayStation-exclusive.
Personal opinion of the author: I was quite hyped at release and had my 50 hours of fun in the game. Unfortunately, Marvel’s Avengers did not work as a long-term service game – after the (really good) campaign and 2 leveled heroes, it was over.
The missions simply were not varied enough; the gameplay loop ultimately only relied on the different heroes, who all played differently. But even with a supercharged Hulk, it’s no fun to keep repeating the same patterns.
At release, I was really excited!
I intended to give it another go a few times, at least to try the “new” raid and play Black Panther. But it never managed to generate the same attraction that a game like Destiny did, to which I have returned many times.
If you don’t know the game yet but are into looting & leveling and/or Marvel superheroes, then definitely check out Marvel’s Avengers – grab it on sale or play it through PS Plus Extra or Xbox Game Pass. However, it never became a big hit.
Destiny 2 has become one of the most elaborate sci-fi gaming universes in recent years. The loot shooter lets you not only shoot excellently but is also full of fascinating stories and characters. Actually, the perfect material for a TV series. This was also thought by content creator Matty, who created the first Destiny 2 mini-fan series “Ace”. MeinMMO spoke with him about his mega project.
What mini-series is it about? “Ace” is a fan-made TV series set in the Destiny 2 universe. Its first episode was released on January 4th on YouTube.
The Destiny 2 community has long been waiting for Bungie to bring their talent for great stories to the screen. But so far, this has not happened, despite the merger with Sony.
So, the Destiny player and content creator Average Matty decided to realize his own TV project. It was realized with great support from his community, which raised almost 56,000 euros via crowdfunding to finance the series. But even then, as Matty told us in the interview, making “ACE” was anything but easy.
Here you can already get a taste and watch the first 45 seconds from the fan-made and animated series “ACE”:
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MeinMMO: Could you please briefly introduce yourself to our readers?
Matty: Yes, my name is Matty, I stream full-time on Twitch and create content on YouTube. So I’m a full-time content creator.
MeinMMO: What are you known for in the Destiny community?
Matty: Before the series, I helped during the Trials of Osiris in Destiny 2. I helped my community become flawless when the weekend came. Usually, it was me and another content creator.
MeinMMO: When did the idea for a Destiny animation series first come up?
Matty: It was in January 2021, right after I became a partner on Twitch, and at that time my agent was not very happy with me because I was skipping commercial auditions to work on my stream. I tried to find a way to combine the two worlds from my previous life as an actor and content creation.
MeinMMO: How did you approach the production of an animated series from scratch?
Matty: After I had written the script, I first contacted motion capture studios here in LA. Basically, I googled these studios and cold-called them, hoping to get some insight into what I could do to get in there. Some found it a bit awkward when I explained to them that I was just a content creator wanting to do a fan project.
MeinMMO: What were the key steps during the planning phase?
Matty: Above all, financing and budgeting. Many people don’t realize how expensive motion capture and animation can be. I held hundreds of meetings throughout the year, and the biggest step was to get the right funding for what we wanted to achieve.
MeinMMO: What were the 3 biggest problems you had to overcome? Did you have to make sacrifices or unpleasant compromises?
Matty: Oh man, we ran into every conceivable difficulty.
The first problem we faced was the facial scans, I would say. We needed 50, but could only afford 15. When we asked the studio what problems that would cause, they had no idea because no one had ever done that before. We got such a realistic face but not the perfect movement, which we had to deal with as our first pilot project.
The second difficulty was raising money from the funders. I would say that the riskiest step we had to take was to pay all costs out of my own pocket. We did that so we could go straight to the studio. So if we got 30,000 commitments from a certain number of funders (who had to pay by November), I simply paid it out of my pocket so we could quickly get what we needed. It’s obviously risky and we paid for it with some funders disappearing at the last minute or not keeping their commitments.
The last major setback we had was switching from two animators to one at the last minute. One of our animators couldn’t keep his schedule, which posed a significant risk to the completion of the project, so we had to cut out 3 minutes of the story from the first episode, which we will release as a mini-episode next month or so.
We had to postpone the release three times and hire another sound engineer, who, thank God, finished all sound engineering within 20 hours after the release.
Nobody really knows this, but we finished episode 1 about 5 hours before the release on YouTube.
Cayde would be thrilled
MeinMMO: How long did it take to finish an episode (approx.)?
Matty: It took exactly a year, from writing the project last January to the release on January 4, 2023!
MeinMMO: What were the best moments or most memorable situations during the production of the series?
Matty: That was 100% the time we spent in the studio. Going to a professional motion capture studio where some of the biggest names have worked was just incredible. Putting on the motion capture suit, stepping onto the set, and acting out the scenes was an absolute blast. I can’t wait to go back there.
MeinMMO: Tell us more about your team. Did you know each other before the project, or did you specifically look for talents for the series?
Matty: I am so incredibly proud of the team. It was mainly about finding the perfect team. I already knew Neenkin beforehand because I had seen some of his incredible work on Twitter. Neenkin was someone I had wanted to work with for a long time, so I was incredibly happy to have him on board.
Jessie, our composer, was someone I found via Twitter. She posted music from a previous project, and I thought: What? You wrote that? I immediately sent her an email and requested a meeting to see if she was interested in working with me on this project. She was incredibly professional and dedicated to the series. I feel very lucky to have her.
Nicholas, our sound engineer, was a blessing since we needed someone to balance all the sound and develop individual sounds for the project during the crisis. He came in as a favor right at the end (1 month before the release) and saved our butts. He is great at what he does.
For the next episode, we are lucky to have Richard Dorton on the team. Known as the “mocap guy,” his talent and experience in motion capture will be brought in as our official assistant director. Very exciting to see that.
Matty is the creator of “Ace” and provided his motion capture template
MeinMMO: Can even people who don’t know Destiny have fun with “Ace”? How much prior knowledge of the Destiny story is required?
Matty: I think people who don’t know Destiny will enjoy “Ace” because I think it’s visually a lot of fun, and you can understand this kind of pilot episode after seeing the end.
I think it could be interesting for those who want to know who certain characters are since they were (in my opinion) the most important characters in Destiny.
MeinMMO: Many Destiny fans wondered about the copyright issues and potential difficulties involved since you are using Bungie’s story and characters. Can you tell us how that has been handled?
Matty: Well, technically, the story I’ve written does not follow Bungie’s direct storyline. I don’t want to spoil anything here before someone reading this watches the episode, but it was more of an alternate universe.
As for copyright issues, we honestly had great fear. Bungie loves to do a “film of the week” every week to showcase fan-made videos. But no one has done something so big before.
I tried to reach out about 9 times but received no response. We all held our breath when we released [the series], but since we adhered to their ethics, used our own music, and never used their logo, I believe they were glad to see it.
MeinMMO: What was the community’s reaction after the premiere of the first episode? Did you expect the series to be popular overseas, especially in Germany?
Matty: It was an insane feeling to see the feedback from everyone. The support the series has received and the encouragement from abroad, which honestly was surprising, was incredible. Seeing that everyone wants more excites me for what is still to come.
The series “Ace” has so far four episodes – however, only the first has been released
MeinMMO: How many episodes of “Ace” can fans expect?
Matty: Originally we planned 4 episodes. Episode 2 is 30 minutes, episode 3 will be 45 minutes, and episode 4 will be 1 hour and 10 minutes long.
MeinMMO: Tell us more about your plans: Can you imagine doing more Kickstarter projects like “Ace”?
Matty: We are planning many more projects that I think the gaming community will love to see once we finish “Ace.” Our team will grow, allowing us to complete these projects much faster than before.
MeinMMO: Which other parts of the Destiny story would you like to turn into a series if you had the budget? (Feel free to let your imagination run wild)
Matty: Honestly, this whole project arose from passion and love for one of the characters in episode 1. It would be hard to imagine writing a story other than that of the first Guardian.
I have always imagined that Bungie could let the player character become the first Guardian in Destiny 3, waking up on this barren planet and having to find other corpses to revive them and build the first city. I would certainly write it a bit darker than Bungie would do, but that would be a great project.
Matty has put his creativity into the series – and many more ideas
MeinMMO: What would you do differently next time?
Matty: What I would do differently with the rest of the episode and if I were to do another project would be to secure proper funding through investors and Kickstarter to make the project what we envision.
We want it to be as visually appealing as AAA gaming cinematics. Securing funding before we start is very, very important.
MeinMMO: Do you have any final words for our readers?
Matty: I want to say a huge thank you for all the support we have received. When you work on something for a year, you are very unsure of how it will be received and whether people will like it. I am so grateful for all the support. If you want to invest and be part of the next episodes, we have a form on our website Dreambiganimations.com, as we are currently meeting with investors to start with the remaining episodes. See you soon!
MeinMMO: Thank you so much, Matty, for these great insights into your project. We are very excited about episode 2 and your other Destiny projects.
Where can you watch the first episode of “Ace”? Besides the teaser, you can watch the first episode of the mini-series directly on the YouTube channel of Average Matty. There, episodes 2, 3, and 4 of the series will also be released.
What do you think of Matty’s project? Do you like the idea, and have you already watched the first episode? Then feel free to leave us your personal opinion in the comments.
As for the current gameplay of Destiny 2, there is also a lot going on. Bungie recently revealed that radical system improvements will go live with Lightfall:
Cheater, Modder, Hacker – in the PC version of the action game GTA Online, such nasty characters are commonplace. However, the issue has now reached a new level, and there are even warnings not to enter the game at all right now. MeinMMO shares the details.
GTA 5 is a phenomenon, an anomaly in the gaming market. For years, the action game sold brilliantly, and although the game and the online mode are about to turn 10 years old, there was a peak of 180,000 simultaneous players in the last 30 days – just on Steam (via steamcharts.com).
This is absolutely impressive. Especially considering that on PC, there have always been major problems with cheaters or modders that affect the online experience.
However, a point has now been reached where the problem is clearly getting out of hand. GTA expert Tez has issued a warning on Twitter and recommends that all PC players start GTA Online only with appropriate protection. Or preferably not at all.
What is the problem? Cheaters can now alter your account data. They don’t even have to be in your lobby. They can change your rank, your account balance, your cars, and equipment. Even a ban or complete deletion is possible.
In short: They have access to everything. You can find Tez’s warning on Twitter here:
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Tez is regarded in the community as one of the greatest experts on GTA Online. He has also studied a lot about the technology behind it. His word carries weight, and he doesn’t issue such a warning lightly.
The expert writes that the current capabilities of modders could even damage your PC.
If you still want to play GTA Online on PC, you should set up a “firewall rule”. This way, you can create solo sessions and even invite friends. However, the setup is quite complicated, and mistakes can lead to an unprotected PC.
An English guide for setting up a firewall rule can also be found on Twitter. Tez recommends the following approach:
However, be really careful with this, and if you feel that the setup might be too difficult for you, then you should rather stay away from GTA Online for the time being.
The latest reports paint a grim picture of the current state of the PC version. In fact, the problems didn’t come as a complete surprise. In October 2022, data miners reported the discovery that GTA Online had disabled 95% of its anti-cheat system.
Players may now be feeling the consequences of the decision, which was already deemed “curious” at that time. Tez is currently tweeting that the developers are likely working hard on a solution. Developer Rockstar has not yet commented on this through official channels.
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The affix “Thundering” in World of Warcraft has been nerfed. A change ensures that tanks no longer have to worry about anything when the rest does their job.
Tanks have a pretty high responsibility in World of Warcraft, especially in the “Mythic+” area. They are expected to know the perfect route for the dungeon and guide the group safely through all dangers. Although of course all members of a dungeon group must bring a certain amount of experience, the tank sets the pace and route.
For this reason, many affixes in the “Mythic+” area have little impact on the tank. A major exception has been the seasonal affix “Thundering” – but that has now changed. A hotfix has ensured that tanks need to react less often or not at all if the rest of the group plays well.
What is the “Thundering” affix? This is the seasonal affix of the first season of Dragonflight, which becomes active at “Mythic+10”. At fixed intervals of 60 seconds, all players in the group are afflicted with one of two debuffs. They receive a positive or negative charge that provides them with a damage buff of 30% for 15 seconds.
Within these 15 seconds, however, it is necessary to dispel this debuff by running into a group member with an opposite charge. If more than one character has one of the debuffs after the timer expires, all affected characters will be stunned for several seconds and take moderate damage. Especially at higher dungeon levels, this almost always means a wipe.
The most popular dungeons of Dragonflight are ranked here:
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WoW Dragonflight: All Dungeons of Season 1 in the Ranking
What has Blizzard changed? In a hotfix on January 21, Blizzard changed how the Thundering debuffs are distributed in the group. In the future, there will be 3 negative (“Minus”) and 2 positive (“Plus”) debuffs. The tank is always guaranteed to receive the “Minus” symbol. Since only 4 of the 5 debuffs need to be dispelled and one “Minus” remains at the end, tanks no longer have to worry about this affix.
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Why is Blizzard doing this? The developers are responding to feedback from the past weeks. The fact that tanks have to deal with the “Thundering” affix not only causes more stress for the tanks, but also brings a whole range of other problems.
Because tanks are generally busy keeping strong area attacks away from the group. The so-called “Frontals” can easily take out other group members with a single blow, especially at higher key stones. These attacks often happen spontaneously and without much warning.
When it was attempted to dispel the Thundering debuff with a tank, it often occurred that the corresponding group member unexpectedly died. The alternative would have been to accept a strong stun.
Now that the tank always receives the red debuff (Minus), it is no longer necessary for the tank to look for a partner to dispel it when the rest of the group plays the affix correctly.
What do you think of this change to the affix? A good, sensible solution? Or does it make everything more complicated for you and too easy for tanks?
Pokémon GO brings a new event called “High Voltage”. Not only are new Shinys introduced, but Team Rocket will also launch fresh Crypto monsters.
When does “High Voltage” start? The new event starts on Friday, January 27, 2023, at 10:00 AM local time. It runs until Sunday, February 5, 2023, at 11:59 PM local time.
During this event period, altered spawns will appear in the wild, and the raid and egg pools will be adjusted. Additionally, a new Rocket takeover will begin halfway through the event.
When does the Rocket takeover start? The new Rocket content will be available on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at 00:00 AM and will run until February 5 at 11:59 PM. The takeover will end simultaneously with the rest of “High Voltage”.
We will show you what both parts of the event bring.
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High Voltage in Pokémon GO – Everything about Spawns, Shinys, Raid Bosses, and Eggs
Who are the new Shinys? The new shiny Pokémon will mainly interest collectors. They are:
Shiny Kapu-Riki. The legendary boss returns to raids and can also be found shiny during the High Voltage event.
Especially the shiny variant could make Kapu-Riki interesting for trainers. In raids, it is just among the best electric attackers in Pokémon GO, but there are also some stronger alternatives.
We will show you which Pokémon will also appear in the event.
Pokémon in the wild during High Voltage
You can catch these monsters in the wild. Possible Shinys are marked with an asterisk*.
Rettan*
Magnetilo*
Sleima*
Frizelbliz*
Skunkapuh
Elezeba*
Kastadur*
Eguana*
Mabula
Tanhel* (rare spawn)
Dedenne* (rare spawn)
Raid bosses during High Voltage
In the table, you can see the various raid bosses for the event, sorted by levels.
Raid Level
Raid Boss
Level 1
Alola-Sleima* Sheinux* Bronzel* Klikk* Eguana*
Level 3
Omot Galar-Smogmog* Blitza Flunkifer*
Level 5
Kapu-Riki* (January 25 to February 1) Registeel* (February 1 to February 8)
Mega Raids
Mega-Aerodactyl* (January 25 to February 1) Mega-Gengar* (February 1 to February 8)
Pokémon in 7-km eggs and field research during High Voltage
In eggs: From the 7-km eggs you receive from friends’ gifts, you can find:
Alola-Sandan*
Panzaeron*
Elezeba*
Flunschlik
Galar-Flunschlik*
Eguana*
Dedenne*
In field research:
Voltobal*
Hisui-Voltobal
Plusle*
Minun*
Emolga
Eguana*
Rocket takeover with Crypto-Registeel
What’s included in the Rocket takeover: The Rocket takeover starting February 1, 2023, brings a new special research on Team GO Rocket. In this, you can get a new Super Rocket Radar to locate and challenge the boss.
You can collect the special research until March 1, 2023, at 10:00 AM. Additionally, Giovanni will change his legendary Crypto Pokémon: Registeel will take over and await you as a reward when you defeat the boss.
Pokémon GO: Finding Rocket Bosses – How to Collect the Rocket Radar and Track Them Down
New Crypto Pokémon: The three Rocket leaders Arlo, Sierra, and Cliff will change their monsters, as will the Rocket grunts. What the teams will look like is still unknown.
However, several new Crypto Pokémon have already been revealed:
Monsters in 12-km eggs: If you defeat the Rocket leaders, you can get 12-km eggs. The egg pool during the event will look like this:
Larvitar*
Absol*
Pionskora*
Ganovil
Zurrokex
Gladiantri*
Skallyk*
Kapuno*
Pam-Pam
Algitt
Molunk
Currently, the Lunar New Year event is still ongoing. It also brings interesting spawns, but also strong bonuses when you interact with other trainers. Learn why you should trade a lot right now here.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 released the small update 1.13 on the evening of January 20th. The patch contains about 30 bug fixes and a temporary solution for a nasty exploit with the “Spotter Scope”. You can find the complete patch notes here on MeinMMO.
The current CoD situation is reminiscent of last year. Season 2 of Warzone 1 and CoD: Vanguard were postponed by 2 weeks because there were many bugs and negative feedback. At that time, CoD was in its worst state for years.
Season 2 of CoD MW2 and Warzone 2 is also taking a bit longer to arrive and has been postponed to February 15th. This year too, there are many bugs in the game and backlash from the community.
The latest update 1.13 has now delivered a first batch of bug fixes, and MeinMMO lists the complete patch notes in German.
When is the update coming? The patch is already online, you can download it anytime.
How big is the update? It’s smaller than usual. Reports indicate between 500 MB and 2.6 GB.
What’s in the update? The developers state that they continue to focus on removing causes of game crashes. However, they do not provide specifics. Additionally, the displays for the Battle Pass tokens have been adjusted.
The biggest problem that has been removed is probably the Spotter Scope exploit. This allowed players to highlight enemies in their field of view without even having the scope in hand. The scope remains in the game but currently cannot ping enemies anymore. The lookout perk remains broken and OP.
The rest are bug fixes that we list here:
Players in the in-game chat were not consistently displayed
Shipment playlist from Tier 1 was not displayed correctly
If you want to view your party, you don’t fly back to the main menu
Visual issues with the combat knife removed
Diagonal navigation in the gunsmith fixed
Text in the gunsmith could not always be scrolled
Menus no longer close spontaneously
Visual issues with operators who left the shooting range removed
Preview display in the shop fixed
Rare broken rainbow menus fixed
Display error in executions removed
Visual issues with operators who were browsing in the store removed
Store issue removed that repeatedly triggered the purchase animation
Display error with “Toronto Ultra” pack removed
Melee kills should now be recorded correctly
Broken long-range capture fixed when opponents were downed and then finished off
The next list focuses specifically on Warzone 2:
Wins now count for the calling card challenges
Stun mines should now correctly distribute XP
Removed issue with Dead Silence and Battle Rage that could not be extended when a new field upgrade was purchased
No more XP is obtained when using stims in gas
Using the Loadout crate could completely crash the game
The next list focuses specifically on the DMZ mode:
Fixed issues with the insured weapons
Fixed issues with weapon slots in medium and large backpacks
Item duplication is no longer possible
Fixed issue at match start that displayed players as “not ready”
Fixed issue that sometimes displayed your backpack in a dead drop
Fixed display bug with the contraband weapons
Fixed issue that allowed players to play beyond the intended match time
2 players could use supply drops that were intended for only one player
That was the complete list of the latest bug fixes. The developers list a few additional errors that were already removed in smaller backend updates earlier. If you want to view the complete English patch notes yourself, you can find them at callofduty.com.
The update 1.13 came with many bug fixes but only addresses minor issues that had little impact on the overall gaming experience. The big changes will likely come on February 15th when the new season 2 begins.
Today in Pokémon GO the Community Day Classic is happening with Larvitar and a special research for €1. We will show you all the tasks, rewards, and whether the ticket is worth it for you.
What kind of research is this? Community Days are regularly held in Pokémon GO. At least once a month, such an event takes place. Now in January, it is even the second time, as the “Classic” variant is active. This means a Pokémon that has previously had a Community Day returns again for an event of this kind.
If you want, you can buy a ticket for about €1 (varies by shop by a few cents) that unlocks a special research. In this overview, we will show you all tasks and rewards of the ticket.
Community Day Classic with Larvitar 1/4
Task
Reward
Use 10 Power-Ups on Pokémon
15 Poké Balls
Catch 15 Larvitar
Encounter with Larvitar*
Land 5 Great Throws
20 Larvitar Candy
Stage Reward: If you have completed all three tasks and collected the respective rewards, you will additionally receive 2,000 Stardust, 1 Incense, and an encounter with Larvitar*.
Community Day Classic with Larvitar 2/4
Task
Reward
Catch 15 Larvitar
30 Larvitar Candy
Send 10 Pokémon
Encounter with Pupitar
Evolve 3 Larvitar
10 Razz Berries
Stage Reward: If you have completed all three tasks and collected the respective rewards, you will additionally receive 1,500 XP, 1 Incense, and an encounter with Larvitar*.
Community Day Classic with Larvitar 3/4
Task
Reward
Land 3 Excellent Curveball Throws
50 Larvitar Candy
Evolve a Pupitar
1 Lucky Egg
Send 10 Pokémon
15 Ultra Balls
Stage Reward: If you have completed all three tasks and collected the respective rewards, you will additionally receive 2,500 XP, 1 Rocket Radar, and 15 Ultra Balls.
Stage Reward: If you have completed all three tasks and collected the respective rewards, you will additionally receive 3,000 Stardust, 3 Rare Candies, and an encounter with Tyranitar.
Is the ticket for the C-Day Classic with Larvitar worth it?
You should keep this in mind: In recent months, the contents of these €1 tickets have always been quite similar. When you compare the shop value of the rewards received against the ticket price, it quickly becomes clear that you can save here:
An Incense costs 40 coins in the shop, which is about 40 cents
A Rocket Radar costs 200 coins, so about €2
A Lucky Egg is valued at about 80 cents with a price of 80 coins
Additionally, you will receive multiple encounters with Larvitar and its evolutions through the research. Many candies are also available for that.
If you were planning to buy the items that are rewards in the ticket anyway, you can save well by purchasing the ticket. The tasks are easy to complete today during the Community Day.
However, you will not incur any disadvantages if you play without a ticket. Check if the rewards are worth the price of €1 for you.
On January 21, 2023, the Community Day Classic featuring Larvitar will take place in Pokémon GO. Find out everything about the content, bonuses, and how to make the most of it here.
What kind of event is this? The Community Day Classic is a special version of the Community Day. This variant of the usual event once again highlights a popular monster that has had a Community Day in the past.
This allows everyone who could not participate in the Community Day back then to now hunt for the monster and hope for good stats or a shiny.
Community Day Classic in January 2023 featuring Larvitar – Start, Bonuses, Content
What? Community Day Classic featuring Larvitar When? Saturday, January 21, 2023, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time Pokémon of the Day: Larvitar spawns almost everywhere in the wild Exclusive Move: The fast move “Catapult”. Evolve Larvitar into Tyranitar between 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Bonuses: – Triple catch XP – Incense and Lure Modules last for 3 hours – Snapshot surprises – Special research for €1 with this content
In addition to the bonuses, you will also find a special research for one euro in the shop as usual. The ticket will provide you with tasks related to Larvitar and some items and encounters as rewards.
Who benefits from the Community Day Classic featuring Larvitar?
Basically, Larvitar is not as rare as it once was, but its evolution Tyranitar is still a good Rock attacker. The fast move “Catapult” is crucial, which you can secure during the event.
So it is worthwhile to catch a Tyranitar with strong stats if you do not have one yet.
At the same time, the event can also be perfectly utilized to collect candies for any crypto-versions of Larvitar, Pupitar, and Tyranitar that you already have in your collection. Crypto-Tyranitar remains one of the best Rock and Dark-type attackers.
Furthermore, Tyranitar theoretically also has a Mega Evolution, for which you could catch a good specimen. However, this is not yet available in the game.
Lastly, Larvitar can also be shiny. An overview of the shiny family of this monster can be found here:
This is what the shiny family of Larvitar looks like
How to make the most of the Community Day Classic
Prepare space: If you plan to catch many Larvitar, you should sort through your Pokémon collection. Use the filter function for this: With the search term
“0*, 1*, 2*”
you will only see monsters that have less than 2 stars.
Develop Mega Pokémon: If you develop a Mega Pokémon of the right type, you will receive extra candies for Larvitar when you catch them. In this case, they are:
Mega Swampert
Mega Aggron
Mega Aerodactyl
The chance for XL candies is also increased depending on the Mega-level of your Mega Pokémon.
Which items are worth it for the Community Day Classic featuring Larvitar?
Silver Pineapples: If you are on the hunt for candies, this is the logical item. It doubles your catch candies, which you can then use to level up your Tyranitar specimens.
Incense & Lure Modules: The incense brings additional spawns when you move, while the lure module attracts more monsters to you when you rest at a corresponding PokéStop. Both last for 3 hours, so you only need to use one item for the whole event.
Lucky Egg: If you want to double your tripled catch XP again, you should use a lucky egg. Especially “Excellent Throws” serve as a very good XP provider on Community Days with XP bonuses. This can be worthwhile if you want to level up and catch many monsters.
Are you participating in the Community Day featuring Larvitar, or do you already have enough specimens? Let us know in the comments!
Some of the best players in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have shared their teams after Season 1. These are the Pokémon they used.
What kind of players are they? In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, you can also compete in ranked matches and battle against other trainers. The different ranks are divided into classes and placements. The highest class is the Master Ball class. This is where the best trainers in the world compete.
The five players, whose teams we present to you, are thus the top-ranked players in the ranking system of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet in the double battle format of Season 1.
Some of these players have publicly shared their teams, for example via Twitter, and the Japanese magazine Liberty Note subsequently summarized the teams of the top 30 players. An English translation of the Japanese listing can be found in a document in Google Sheets (via docs.google.com).
Since the players in 2nd and 4th place did not publicly disclose information about their teams, we will show you the placements 1, 3, 5, 6, and 7.
1st place: Penguin2142
3rd place: Kae-ru
5th place: bun
6th place: Kyudo
7th place: sasisu
How do ranked battles in double battle format in Pokémon work?
It is played according to the rules of the VGC (Video Game Championship), the official esports tournament series in the Pokémon games. This means that trainers compete against each other in double battles – a trainer sends out two Pokémon at the same time.
Before the match, trainers select 6 Pokémon that will be part of their team. However, in the battle itself, trainers can only use 4 of the 6 Pokémon. The trainer can decide which 4 pocket monsters to choose just before the battle begins. Simultaneously, they see which 6 Pokémon are available to their opponent.
The teams of the best players in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
Which Pokémon were used? The teams of the players consist of different Pokémon, but particularly Ramoth and the combination of Heerashai and Nigiragi are often represented. Among the top 30 players, the 26-year-old Dragonran is indeed the most played Pokémon. It is also present three times in the 5 teams we presented.
This is what the teams of the best players look like:
If you want to test the 5 teams in online battles of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet yourself, you can borrow and play them using the team ID without having to catch or train the Pokémon yourself.
The best teams in Pokémon Scarlet Violet Place 1,3,5The best teams in Pokémon Scarlet Violet Place 6 and 7The teams of the best players in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
If you want to take a detailed look at the teams, you can find all known data on the Pokémon of the five teams in the following spoiler box. There we show you not only the attacks but also the abilities, items, tera types, natures of the Pokémon, and the EV distribution.
The teams with attacks, abilities, items, tera types, natures, and EVs
The EV distribution shows how many points the trainers have invested in each stat. The stats are divided into hit points (HP), attack (Atk), defense (Def), special attack (SpA), special defense (SpD), and speed (Spe).
However, you should not forget that the players pursued specific tactics with their teams and used the pocket monsters in a way that suited their respective play style. Accordingly, using these teams is not a guarantee of success.
Nevertheless, a look at the composition of the teams can provide useful information that you can use for your own battles.
In no time, the best guilds in Wrath of the Lich King Classic defeated Ulduar, one of the most popular raids in WoW history. The avatar Yogg-Saron and shortly thereafter Algalon, the Observer, were defeated just 78 minutes after release.
Who got the First Kill? The European guild BEEF BAR from the server Gehennas won the race for the First Kill. After just 78 minutes, it was all over and Algalon, the secret final boss was defeated – just a few minutes after the kill on the actual final boss Yogg-Saron.
Third place was secured by the guild FORGET. Like BEEF BAR, it also comes from the European server Gehennas. The guild has many veterans from the private server scene in its ranks, but often landed only in the middle of the field in previous races for First Kills.
Ulduar is considered one of the best raids in the history of World of Warcraft. After 14 years, there is also a cool new trailer:
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WotLK Classic: The new trailer for the cult raid Ulduar
What used to take weeks, guilds now achieve within hours
How did they achieve this? BEEF BAR relied on two particularly strong DPS classes in their World-First run: Warlocks and Death Knights. Their team included 5 Warlocks and 4 Death Knights, of which 2 had the Unholy specialization and 2 had the Frost specialization.
They also brought along 2 Rogues, one Balance Druid, one Survival Hunter, one Shadow Priest, one Retribution Paladin, one Enhancement Shaman, and one Fury Warrior. As tanks, BEEF BAR used 2 Paladins and as healers 3 Paladins, 2 Priests, and one Shaman. Notably, no Mage made it into the World-First team.
This is what the composition of the raid team from BEEF BAR looked like
In the World-First races in WoW: Classic, besides the optimal distribution of the raid, practice and experience also play an important role. The community is much better informed nowadays, some players have years of experience with WoW and on private servers. Boss kills are optimized down to the smallest detail to extract every little advantage. Nevertheless, it is a strong performance by BEEF BAR! Congratulations!
Now it’s your opinion! Did you follow the race? Are you looking forward to Ulduar? Has your guild already mastered the raid? Share your thoughts with the community and leave us a comment!
In FIFA 23 Ultimate Team, on January 20, 2023, the big TOTY event is taking place. It brings extremely strong top cards into the game and we will tell you when they will be released.
What is the Team of the Year anyway? The TOTY, which stands for Team of the Year, is all about the best footballers of the past year. EA has nominated 100 players who have shown outstanding performances in the last year and the community had the opportunity to vote for their best eleven.
When is the TOTY coming? The Team of the Year officially started today, January 20 at 7:00 PM. It begins with the attackers, who can be found in packs for 2 days.
The attacker-TOTY cards with their final stats can be seen below.
The cards will be released staggered in FIFA 23:
Attackers from January 20 to 21
Midfielders from January 22 to 23
Defenders and goalkeeper from January 24 to 25
From January 26 all cards
Additionally, TOTY icons will be introduced on January 20
The Team of the Year: These 11 players were voted into the Team of the Year:
GK: Courtois (96)
CM: Bellingham (95)
FW: Benzema (97)
CM: De Bruyne
CB: Militao (94)
RB: Hakimi (94)
LB: Hernandez (94)
ST: Mbappé (97)
RF: Messi (98)
CM: Modric (96)
CB: Van Dijk (96)
Here is what you can expect: Since the TOTY in FIFA Ultimate Team is always celebrated big, you should expect some content. In addition to the new TOTY cards, there will also be new TOTY icon cards.
You can also expect an additional 12th TOTY card. This was always added to the TOTY a few days after the release of the top eleven in previous years.
What else does the event bring? In recent years, there have generally been SBCs and special tasks related to the TOTY. So there should be special rewards for the TOTY event this year as well. However, we will find out more only at the start of the event.
Are you looking forward to the TOTY in FIFA 23? Feel free to let us know in the comments!
If you are still looking for strong special cards for your team, then we have a few tips for you:
Xur has set out to bring his exotic offerings to the players in Destiny 2. He doesn’t care that some people hate him, because his task is determined by nine higher powers and is anything but useless. MeinMMO shows you what he has.
What happened this week in Destiny 2? Destiny 2 has its sights set on the launch date of the Lightfall DLC next February. The developer is already announcing extensive changes that have so far made a really good impression on many players.
And a new shader showed how much better designers at Bungie can now express their creativity
Alongside the positive changes, a few nerfs are unavoidable. With Lightfall, the game balance should be right. They do not want the new ability “Strand” to live up to its name and go overboard, or for dominant exotics to become too annoying. Therefore, Bungie shared the following planned changes:
In the latest preview trailer for Lightfall, there was a first look at the city “Neomuna”:
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Destiny 2 Lightfall: The new trailer “Neomuna”
All information about Xur on January 20, 2023 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
When does Xur come? The merchant appears today promptly at 6:00 PM on a planet of his choice. He spends several days there until he disappears again for the next weekly reset on January 24.
Where is Xur? This is his camp for the weekend
Xur’s position: Xur uses mysterious routes, so no Guardian knows where he will land before 6 PM. However, MeinMMO knows his habits and will track him down for you.
Xur is in the European Dead Zone, landing zone Twisted Bay
Xur’s inventory from January 20 – 24 – All Exotics at a glance
What does Xur offer? Xur offers exotic items for every class: Warlocks, Hunters, and Titans can shop here. It doesn’t matter whether you are new to the game or already an experienced Guardian. Xur’s exotic shopping paradise is open to everyone. He has been a reliable supplier for years and is probably the coolest spaghetti-faced figure in the solar system.
Xur also sells legendary items and offers unique rolls for Exotics from no longer available exotic missions from past DLCs every week. However, please note: You can only purchase the weapons if you own the corresponding expansion.
This is Xur’s offer this week:
Xur’s current weekend offer
Weapon: Wings of Vigilance – Kinetic Pulse Rifle for 29 Legendary Shards
Titan: The Healing Armor – Arc Chestpiece for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +22
Resilience: +4
Recovery: +3
Discipline: +18
Intellect: +9
Strength: +6
Total: 62
Hunter: Raiju’s Harness – Arc Chestpiece for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +2
Resilience: +12
Recovery: +16
Discipline: +9
Intellect: +16
Strength: +6
Total: 61
Warlock: Transversive Steps – Arc Leg Armor for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +10
Resilience: +13
Recovery: +10
Discipline: +15
Intellect: +2
Strength: +15
Total: 65
Legendary Armor Set: This week, Xur is selling the “Lightbearer” set. It comes with quite high stats, so check it out. Maybe there’s something you still need.
Nexxoss-Gaming shows you Xur’s offer in the video, as always, a bit more closely:
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He currently has these two weapons on offer:
The exotic hand cannon “Fallen Moon” (Beyond Light DLC) with the perk “Moving Target”
The exotic scout rifle “Tale of a Dying Man” (Beyond Light DLC) with the perk “Vorpal Weapon”
The cost of the weapons: For these two Exotics, the costs are 1 Ascendant Shard, 1 Exotic Code, 125,000 Glimmer, and 200 Legendary Shards each.
Xur always has with him: You can always get an Exotic Engram for 97 Legendary Shards from Xur, as well as the weekly quest to obtain an exotic code.
In Lightfall, players can expect a large metropolis that has developed splendidly
Trials of Osiris from January 20 – 24 – Map, Weapons, and Info
The Trials are back, and in the “This Week at Bungie” blog, Bungie had good news for your weapon focuses. From now on, you won’t have to dig so deep into your pockets for Legendary Shards.
The focusing costs for all weapons and armors from Trials of Osiris, Iron Banner, Crucible, and Gambit have been reduced from 50 to 25 Legendary Shards.
The costs for the focusing of master weapons have been reduced from 250 to 50.
The 14th Saint has become the Trials organizer for your sweatiest PvP rounds
What are the Trials in Destiny 2?
The Trials of Osiris are an endgame PvP activity and take place every weekend. There is only one exception, which is during the Iron Banner event. Just like last week. Bungie will again refresh the 14th Saint’s inventory this weekend with new Trials passes and loot streams, so you can increase your fame in the PvP endgame.
Which map is this week? Unlike in regular PvP, where maps rotate, in the Guardian vs. Guardian endgame, there is only one fixed map played every weekend.
The map this week is: Wormhaven
Trials Map: Wormhaven
If you are interested in playing the Trials with a fixed team, MeinMMO recommends the Callout Maps from Warmind. This way, you can effectively describe to your fire team where the enemies are located on the map, which is useful information for the entire team.
This is how you get your loot: The Trials of Osiris have a reputation rank system. Your top loot reward from the PvP matches is currently available for:
Seven victories
50 rounds
as well as the infamous flawless run that takes you to the Lighthouse
This is the reward for a flawless run: Every week, a special weapon awaits you at the Lighthouse, which you receive as a master version for your flawless run, i.e., 7 victories. You can earn the weapon until the upcoming Tuesday, January 24, at 6:00 PM.
As a reward, you always get an Adept weapon when you successfully reach the Lighthouse.
This week’s Adept weapon is: Burden of Guilt, Stasis Fusion Rifle
Stasis Fusion Rifle “Burden of Guilt”
All Trials weapons have a Trials origin perk: “Haste” – Improves reload speed, stability, aim assist, and range when you are the last surviving member of your fire team or fighting alone.
You can focus your Trials engrams on your desired weapon at the 14th Saint. On top of that, you’ll get enhancement prisms and ascendant shards. Remember that your rewards increase even further when you have a complete pass – even if you’ve lost one or two games.
When do the Trials officially start? The Trials of Osiris begin today, January 20, 2023, at 6:00 PM and end with the weekly reset on January 24, 2023, at 6:00 PM.
What do you think about this week’s developments? Did you like the changes regarding the mods? And what would you definitely wish to see in Xur’s offerings? Let us know in the comments.
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Squad is a popular hardcore shooter on Steam that has managed without paid DLCs for years. That is set to change from now on.
What game is it about? Squad is a hardcore shooter developed by the indie developer Offworld Industries, which was released in early access on Steam back in December 2015. Since September 2020, Squad has been available as a full version and has so far managed without paid DLCs. New content has been released for free, including the Update 3.0 Amphibious Assault.
Squad, alongside hardcore elements, aims to deliver a realistic experience and is therefore classified as a “military simulation.” In a match that can last several hours, players fight against each other in large 50vs.50 battles.
The key aspects that can help a team succeed in Squad are teamwork, communication, strategy, and engagement. The latter manifests in the fact that depending on your team’s task distribution, you might not participate in gunfights at all, but instead, for example, be assigned to supply troops or defend a relatively quiet region.
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Squad – Launch Trailer
What kind of paid DLC is coming? Offworld Industries, the developers of Squad, announced on January 18, 2023, that they will be making a change to the monetization of the game (via Steam). Accordingly, Squad is set to receive paid content for the first time in 2023.
The first to come will be two packages containing emotes, which are to be sold through the Steam page of the game.
In the official announcement that emotes will now be offered for a fee, the developers also refer to an earlier statement from the studio, which said that they would “never” release paid DLCs:
After years of releasing free updates for Squad, this is our first attempt to monetize Squad beyond the initial purchase. We know that paid content in games can be controversial, and that the previous leadership of Offworld had stated that Squad would never be expanded with paid DLCs. For this reason, we wanted to inform you about this change before we release v4.2 early.
Offworld Industries, the studio behind Squad, via Steam
What reasons do the developers give? As a reason for the change in the monetization system, the studio cites the ongoing support for the game beyond 2023.
The developers state that they want to support and provide updates for the game beyond the year 2023. Accordingly, many of these updates are to be released for free, but the studio needs to find a way to finance this development.
Will there still be free updates for Squad? Yes, the developers say they want to finance their work through paid DLCs like emotes to continue releasing free updates.
However, it is not excluded that players will have to pay for new maps or factions in the future. In a Q&A with Offworld Industries, the developers give a rather open-formulated reply:
“Our approach for the future of Squad is to make it [Squad] as comprehensive as possible. The creation of maps and factions requires a lot of time and effort, and we want our entire community to enjoy the fruits of our hard work.”
How do the players react? Players of Squad show themselves on Steam and reddit rather unenthusiastic about the change. Some fear that emotes are just the beginning and are concerned that the military simulation will soon sell colorful skins. Others write that they consider it a joke and are disappointed.
There are, however, also a few Squad fans who have no problem with the introduction of paid emotes. After all, they have had many hours of fun with the game and understand that a live-service game must be financed in the long term and that this goes beyond the one-time purchase of the title.
Swatting is an ongoing problem on YouTube and Twitch.Again and again, streamers fall victim to apparent prank calls. However, sometimes completely uninvolved individuals are affected, as the case of the streamer Caitlin “supcaitlin” shows: Unknown individuals sent the police to her grandparents’ house.
Viewers notify the police and invent an emergency at the streamer’s address: they claim someone wants to harm themselves or others, there is a hostage situation, or even a bomb threat.
In such serious threats, a special police unit is deployed. These units are called SWAT in English, which gave the practice its name. The “joke” is that completely unsuspecting content creators are surprised by armed responders, and their reactions can be followed live on stream.
In the worst case, however, completely uninvolved individuals are affected.
What happened now? As the streamer reported on Twitter on January 18, there was a police operation at her grandparents’ house the night before. Apparently, those responsible believed that Caitlin lives there herself.
How are the grandparents doing? The streamer reassured that her grandparents are doing well. However, the two do not speak English very well, which made them very scared and confused by the operation.
The internet is a very scary place, as Caitlin said.
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What can be done about it? Swatting is a crime in both Germany and the USA. However, penalties apply only after damage has occurred. There are not really many options available to prevent swatting.
Content creators are advised to pay special attention to their privacy, to disclose as little information about themselves as possible, and perhaps even hide their IP address using a VPN.
Some streamers proactively notify the police to get on some kind of “anti-swatting list”. This way, the responders are alerted that it could be an unpleasant prank if an emergency call comes in for these addresses.
This is reported by the streamer iamlucid on TikTok. He had enough of putting his entire family at risk when he goes live.
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Swatting also in Germany
Although the phenomenon is mainly prevalent in the USA, swatting has long made its way here as well. The notification of other emergency services, such as the fire department, also falls under this term.
Currently, there is also much excitement about one of Germany’s biggest streamers: Bild newspaper reports that an unknown person allegedly terrorized a pensioner with pizza deliveries and fire department deployments for months because he suspected Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris to be at her address.
On Wednesday, January 20, he is said to have caused a fire department operation at the real MontanaBlack. How this is legally handled has been analyzed by the lawyer Christian Solmecke on YouTube.
Last year, the German streamer Anissa Baddour (25) alias “AnniTheDuck” also had an experience with swatting. However, the fire department deployment caught her not at home, but in a pizzeria where she was holding a very special cooking stream.
In Call of Duty: Warzone 2 there is currently a very special perk that is causing quite a stir. “Draufsicht” or “Birdseye” does not work as intended and ensures that players are virtually always informed about the position of their enemies.
What happened? The Birdseye or Draufsicht perk currently dominates the Warzone, even though it was only rarely played until recently. This perk regularly informs you about the position of enemies nearby.
Unlike in Verdansk or Caldera, players in Al Mazrah can only choose their perks from pre-made combinations. This was supposed to ensure that the gameplay becomes more balanced. However, some bugs meant that none of the perk packages worked correctly. These errors were only recently fixed.
But even regular players are upset about it. The perk is so strong that you are at a significant disadvantage if you do not use it.
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Draufsicht regularly reveals the position of your enemies
What makes the perk so strong? The Draufsicht perk zooms out your mini-map. This gives you a better overview of the action. Additionally, it reveals the direction of your enemies’ movement when you activate a UAV or radar pings. This way you can accurately estimate which corner the enemy squad will appear from and counter your opponents optimally.
However, the perk can do a lot more than what’s stated in the tooltip. It ensures that every time an enemy activates a UAV or radar, you are similarly shown the position of enemies. Just as if you had a UAV active yourself.
This gives the Draufsicht perk an enormous advantage. You practically always have a drone available.
Developers want to investigate the perk – Fix with one of the next updates
How are the developers responding? Infinity Ward has recognized the problem with the Draufsicht perk and added it to their Trello board. The entry reads: ‘We are aware of an issue with the Draufsicht perk. It does not function as we intended in Battle Royale.’
Snippet of the Trello board from Infinity Ward, one of the studios responsible for CoD.
There are no further details available. It is therefore not entirely clear where the error lies or what the developers are investigating. The developers do not provide a timeframe for when they plan to fix the error. At least the entry on the Trello board allows players to monitor the developers’ progress.
Since Season 2 is set to launch in February, it is likely that the perk will be revised as part of this major update.
Now it’s your turn! What do you think about the Draufsicht perk? Have you tried the perk yet? Is it an integral part of your loadout? Or do you hope that Draufsicht disappears as quickly as possible? Maybe you already have a better alternative on hand? Leave a comment, share your opinion, and discuss with the community!
When will the changes take effect? The release of the QoL changes regarding blue engrams, as well as the simplification of the exotic glaive quests is still unknown. However, it is a fact that the ability adjustments will be implemented already on January 24, in the next update. We will obviously keep you updated and provide you with news on any developments.
What do you think of the changes for Titans? Do you think it’s good that the abilities are getting a nerf? Feel free to leave us a comment on this!
Second lightning strike of the storm grenade has been weakened
Now deals 30 instead of 40 damage
A delay of 0.24 seconds has been introduced between the first impact of the storm grenade and the actual formation of the storm
The storm’s movement speed now starts at 1.5 meters per second and then grows to 3 meters per second. Previously, it was constantly 3.5 meters per second
The storm increases its search range only after 2 seconds. Previously, it searched at maximum range immediately.
You can find out more about the upcoming changes in the current TWaB from Bungie.
When will the changes take effect? The release of the QoL changes regarding blue engrams, as well as the simplification of the exotic glaive quests is still unknown. However, it is a fact that the ability adjustments will be implemented already on January 24, in the next update. We will obviously keep you updated and provide you with news on any developments.
What do you think of the changes for Titans? Do you think it’s good that the abilities are getting a nerf? Feel free to leave us a comment on this!
Finally, the Titan will also be reviewed in connection with the Arc aspect “Touch of Thunder” and the storm grenade:
Second lightning strike of the storm grenade has been weakened
Now deals 30 instead of 40 damage
A delay of 0.24 seconds has been introduced between the first impact of the storm grenade and the actual formation of the storm
The storm’s movement speed now starts at 1.5 meters per second and then grows to 3 meters per second. Previously, it was constantly 3.5 meters per second
The storm increases its search range only after 2 seconds. Previously, it searched at maximum range immediately.
You can find out more about the upcoming changes in the current TWaB from Bungie.
When will the changes take effect? The release of the QoL changes regarding blue engrams, as well as the simplification of the exotic glaive quests is still unknown. However, it is a fact that the ability adjustments will be implemented already on January 24, in the next update. We will obviously keep you updated and provide you with news on any developments.
What do you think of the changes for Titans? Do you think it’s good that the abilities are getting a nerf? Feel free to leave us a comment on this!
Finally, the Titan will also be reviewed in connection with the Arc aspect “Touch of Thunder” and the storm grenade:
Second lightning strike of the storm grenade has been weakened
Now deals 30 instead of 40 damage
A delay of 0.24 seconds has been introduced between the first impact of the storm grenade and the actual formation of the storm
The storm’s movement speed now starts at 1.5 meters per second and then grows to 3 meters per second. Previously, it was constantly 3.5 meters per second
The storm increases its search range only after 2 seconds. Previously, it searched at maximum range immediately.
You can find out more about the upcoming changes in the current TWaB from Bungie.
When will the changes take effect? The release of the QoL changes regarding blue engrams, as well as the simplification of the exotic glaive quests is still unknown. However, it is a fact that the ability adjustments will be implemented already on January 24, in the next update. We will obviously keep you updated and provide you with news on any developments.
What do you think of the changes for Titans? Do you think it’s good that the abilities are getting a nerf? Feel free to leave us a comment on this!
When will the changes take effect? The release of the QoL changes regarding blue engrams, as well as the simplification of the exotic glaive quests is still unknown. However, it is a fact that the ability adjustments will be implemented already on January 24, in the next update. We will obviously keep you updated and provide you with news on any developments.
What do you think of the changes for Titans? Do you think it’s good that the abilities are getting a nerf? Feel free to leave us a comment on this!
Finally, the Titan will also be reviewed in connection with the Arc aspect “Touch of Thunder” and the storm grenade:
Second lightning strike of the storm grenade has been weakened
Now deals 30 instead of 40 damage
A delay of 0.24 seconds has been introduced between the first impact of the storm grenade and the actual formation of the storm
The storm’s movement speed now starts at 1.5 meters per second and then grows to 3 meters per second. Previously, it was constantly 3.5 meters per second
The storm increases its search range only after 2 seconds. Previously, it searched at maximum range immediately.
You can find out more about the upcoming changes in the current TWaB from Bungie.
When will the changes take effect? The release of the QoL changes regarding blue engrams, as well as the simplification of the exotic glaive quests is still unknown. However, it is a fact that the ability adjustments will be implemented already on January 24, in the next update. We will obviously keep you updated and provide you with news on any developments.
What do you think of the changes for Titans? Do you think it’s good that the abilities are getting a nerf? Feel free to leave us a comment on this!
When will the changes take effect? The release of the QoL changes regarding blue engrams, as well as the simplification of the exotic glaive quests is still unknown. However, it is a fact that the ability adjustments will be implemented already on January 24, in the next update. We will obviously keep you updated and provide you with news on any developments.
What do you think of the changes for Titans? Do you think it’s good that the abilities are getting a nerf? Feel free to leave us a comment on this!
Finally, the Titan will also be reviewed in connection with the Arc aspect “Touch of Thunder” and the storm grenade:
Second lightning strike of the storm grenade has been weakened
Now deals 30 instead of 40 damage
A delay of 0.24 seconds has been introduced between the first impact of the storm grenade and the actual formation of the storm
The storm’s movement speed now starts at 1.5 meters per second and then grows to 3 meters per second. Previously, it was constantly 3.5 meters per second
The storm increases its search range only after 2 seconds. Previously, it searched at maximum range immediately.
You can find out more about the upcoming changes in the current TWaB from Bungie.
When will the changes take effect? The release of the QoL changes regarding blue engrams, as well as the simplification of the exotic glaive quests is still unknown. However, it is a fact that the ability adjustments will be implemented already on January 24, in the next update. We will obviously keep you updated and provide you with news on any developments.
What do you think of the changes for Titans? Do you think it’s good that the abilities are getting a nerf? Feel free to leave us a comment on this!
Second lightning strike of the storm grenade has been weakened
Now deals 30 instead of 40 damage
A delay of 0.24 seconds has been introduced between the first impact of the storm grenade and the actual formation of the storm
The storm’s movement speed now starts at 1.5 meters per second and then grows to 3 meters per second. Previously, it was constantly 3.5 meters per second
The storm increases its search range only after 2 seconds. Previously, it searched at maximum range immediately.
You can find out more about the upcoming changes in the current TWaB from Bungie.
When will the changes take effect? The release of the QoL changes regarding blue engrams, as well as the simplification of the exotic glaive quests is still unknown. However, it is a fact that the ability adjustments will be implemented already on January 24, in the next update. We will obviously keep you updated and provide you with news on any developments.
What do you think of the changes for Titans? Do you think it’s good that the abilities are getting a nerf? Feel free to leave us a comment on this!
Finally, the Titan will also be reviewed in connection with the Arc aspect “Touch of Thunder” and the storm grenade:
Second lightning strike of the storm grenade has been weakened
Now deals 30 instead of 40 damage
A delay of 0.24 seconds has been introduced between the first impact of the storm grenade and the actual formation of the storm
The storm’s movement speed now starts at 1.5 meters per second and then grows to 3 meters per second. Previously, it was constantly 3.5 meters per second
The storm increases its search range only after 2 seconds. Previously, it searched at maximum range immediately.
You can find out more about the upcoming changes in the current TWaB from Bungie.
When will the changes take effect? The release of the QoL changes regarding blue engrams, as well as the simplification of the exotic glaive quests is still unknown. However, it is a fact that the ability adjustments will be implemented already on January 24, in the next update. We will obviously keep you updated and provide you with news on any developments.
What do you think of the changes for Titans? Do you think it’s good that the abilities are getting a nerf? Feel free to leave us a comment on this!
Finally, the Titan will also be reviewed in connection with the Arc aspect “Touch of Thunder” and the storm grenade:
Second lightning strike of the storm grenade has been weakened
Now deals 30 instead of 40 damage
A delay of 0.24 seconds has been introduced between the first impact of the storm grenade and the actual formation of the storm
The storm’s movement speed now starts at 1.5 meters per second and then grows to 3 meters per second. Previously, it was constantly 3.5 meters per second
The storm increases its search range only after 2 seconds. Previously, it searched at maximum range immediately.
You can find out more about the upcoming changes in the current TWaB from Bungie.
When will the changes take effect? The release of the QoL changes regarding blue engrams, as well as the simplification of the exotic glaive quests is still unknown. However, it is a fact that the ability adjustments will be implemented already on January 24, in the next update. We will obviously keep you updated and provide you with news on any developments.
What do you think of the changes for Titans? Do you think it’s good that the abilities are getting a nerf? Feel free to leave us a comment on this!
Finally, the Titan will also be reviewed in connection with the Arc aspect “Touch of Thunder” and the storm grenade:
Second lightning strike of the storm grenade has been weakened
Now deals 30 instead of 40 damage
A delay of 0.24 seconds has been introduced between the first impact of the storm grenade and the actual formation of the storm
The storm’s movement speed now starts at 1.5 meters per second and then grows to 3 meters per second. Previously, it was constantly 3.5 meters per second
The storm increases its search range only after 2 seconds. Previously, it searched at maximum range immediately.
You can find out more about the upcoming changes in the current TWaB from Bungie.
When will the changes take effect? The release of the QoL changes regarding blue engrams, as well as the simplification of the exotic glaive quests is still unknown. However, it is a fact that the ability adjustments will be implemented already on January 24, in the next update. We will obviously keep you updated and provide you with news on any developments.
What do you think of the changes for Titans? Do you think it’s good that the abilities are getting a nerf? Feel free to leave us a comment on this!
When will the changes take effect? The release of the QoL changes regarding blue engrams, as well as the simplification of the exotic glaive quests is still unknown. However, it is a fact that the ability adjustments will be implemented already on January 24, in the next update. We will obviously keep you updated and provide you with news on any developments.
What do you think of the changes for Titans? Do you think it’s good that the abilities are getting a nerf? Feel free to leave us a comment on this!
Finally, the Titan will also be reviewed in connection with the Arc aspect “Touch of Thunder” and the storm grenade:
Second lightning strike of the storm grenade has been weakened
Now deals 30 instead of 40 damage
A delay of 0.24 seconds has been introduced between the first impact of the storm grenade and the actual formation of the storm
The storm’s movement speed now starts at 1.5 meters per second and then grows to 3 meters per second. Previously, it was constantly 3.5 meters per second
The storm increases its search range only after 2 seconds. Previously, it searched at maximum range immediately.
You can find out more about the upcoming changes in the current TWaB from Bungie.
When will the changes take effect? The release of the QoL changes regarding blue engrams, as well as the simplification of the exotic glaive quests is still unknown. However, it is a fact that the ability adjustments will be implemented already on January 24, in the next update. We will obviously keep you updated and provide you with news on any developments.
What do you think of the changes for Titans? Do you think it’s good that the abilities are getting a nerf? Feel free to leave us a comment on this!
Finally, the Titan will also be reviewed in connection with the Arc aspect “Touch of Thunder” and the storm grenade:
Second lightning strike of the storm grenade has been weakened
Now deals 30 instead of 40 damage
A delay of 0.24 seconds has been introduced between the first impact of the storm grenade and the actual formation of the storm
The storm’s movement speed now starts at 1.5 meters per second and then grows to 3 meters per second. Previously, it was constantly 3.5 meters per second
The storm increases its search range only after 2 seconds. Previously, it searched at maximum range immediately.
You can find out more about the upcoming changes in the current TWaB from Bungie.
When will the changes take effect? The release of the QoL changes regarding blue engrams, as well as the simplification of the exotic glaive quests is still unknown. However, it is a fact that the ability adjustments will be implemented already on January 24, in the next update. We will obviously keep you updated and provide you with news on any developments.
What do you think of the changes for Titans? Do you think it’s good that the abilities are getting a nerf? Feel free to leave us a comment on this!
When will the changes take effect? The release of the QoL changes regarding blue engrams, as well as the simplification of the exotic glaive quests is still unknown. However, it is a fact that the ability adjustments will be implemented already on January 24, in the next update. We will obviously keep you updated and provide you with news on any developments.
What do you think of the changes for Titans? Do you think it’s good that the abilities are getting a nerf? Feel free to leave us a comment on this!
Finally, the Titan will also be reviewed in connection with the Arc aspect “Touch of Thunder” and the storm grenade:
Second lightning strike of the storm grenade has been weakened
Now deals 30 instead of 40 damage
A delay of 0.24 seconds has been introduced between the first impact of the storm grenade and the actual formation of the storm
The storm’s movement speed now starts at 1.5 meters per second and then grows to 3 meters per second. Previously, it was constantly 3.5 meters per second
The storm increases its search range only after 2 seconds. Previously, it searched at maximum range immediately.
You can find out more about the upcoming changes in the current TWaB from Bungie.
When will the changes take effect? The release of the QoL changes regarding blue engrams, as well as the simplification of the exotic glaive quests is still unknown. However, it is a fact that the ability adjustments will be implemented already on January 24, in the next update. We will obviously keep you updated and provide you with news on any developments.
What do you think of the changes for Titans? Do you think it’s good that the abilities are getting a nerf? Feel free to leave us a comment on this!
Finally, the Titan will also be reviewed in connection with the Arc aspect “Touch of Thunder” and the storm grenade:
Second lightning strike of the storm grenade has been weakened
Now deals 30 instead of 40 damage
A delay of 0.24 seconds has been introduced between the first impact of the storm grenade and the actual formation of the storm
The storm’s movement speed now starts at 1.5 meters per second and then grows to 3 meters per second. Previously, it was constantly 3.5 meters per second
The storm increases its search range only after 2 seconds. Previously, it searched at maximum range immediately.
You can find out more about the upcoming changes in the current TWaB from Bungie.
When will the changes take effect? The release of the QoL changes regarding blue engrams, as well as the simplification of the exotic glaive quests is still unknown. However, it is a fact that the ability adjustments will be implemented already on January 24, in the next update. We will obviously keep you updated and provide you with news on any developments.
What do you think of the changes for Titans? Do you think it’s good that the abilities are getting a nerf? Feel free to leave us a comment on this!
Second lightning strike of the storm grenade has been weakened
Now deals 30 instead of 40 damage
A delay of 0.24 seconds has been introduced between the first impact of the storm grenade and the actual formation of the storm
The storm’s movement speed now starts at 1.5 meters per second and then grows to 3 meters per second. Previously, it was constantly 3.5 meters per second
The storm increases its search range only after 2 seconds. Previously, it searched at maximum range immediately.
You can find out more about the upcoming changes in the current TWaB from Bungie.
When will the changes take effect? The release of the QoL changes regarding blue engrams, as well as the simplification of the exotic glaive quests is still unknown. However, it is a fact that the ability adjustments will be implemented already on January 24, in the next update. We will obviously keep you updated and provide you with news on any developments.
What do you think of the changes for Titans? Do you think it’s good that the abilities are getting a nerf? Feel free to leave us a comment on this!
Finally, the Titan will also be reviewed in connection with the Arc aspect “Touch of Thunder” and the storm grenade:
Second lightning strike of the storm grenade has been weakened
Now deals 30 instead of 40 damage
A delay of 0.24 seconds has been introduced between the first impact of the storm grenade and the actual formation of the storm
The storm’s movement speed now starts at 1.5 meters per second and then grows to 3 meters per second. Previously, it was constantly 3.5 meters per second
The storm increases its search range only after 2 seconds. Previously, it searched at maximum range immediately.
You can find out more about the upcoming changes in the current TWaB from Bungie.
When will the changes take effect? The release of the QoL changes regarding blue engrams, as well as the simplification of the exotic glaive quests is still unknown. However, it is a fact that the ability adjustments will be implemented already on January 24, in the next update. We will obviously keep you updated and provide you with news on any developments.
What do you think of the changes for Titans? Do you think it’s good that the abilities are getting a nerf? Feel free to leave us a comment on this!
Finally, the Titan will also be reviewed in connection with the Arc aspect “Touch of Thunder” and the storm grenade:
Second lightning strike of the storm grenade has been weakened
Now deals 30 instead of 40 damage
A delay of 0.24 seconds has been introduced between the first impact of the storm grenade and the actual formation of the storm
The storm’s movement speed now starts at 1.5 meters per second and then grows to 3 meters per second. Previously, it was constantly 3.5 meters per second
The storm increases its search range only after 2 seconds. Previously, it searched at maximum range immediately.
You can find out more about the upcoming changes in the current TWaB from Bungie.
When will the changes take effect? The release of the QoL changes regarding blue engrams, as well as the simplification of the exotic glaive quests is still unknown. However, it is a fact that the ability adjustments will be implemented already on January 24, in the next update. We will obviously keep you updated and provide you with news on any developments.
What do you think of the changes for Titans? Do you think it’s good that the abilities are getting a nerf? Feel free to leave us a comment on this!
When will the changes take effect? The release of the QoL changes regarding blue engrams, as well as the simplification of the exotic glaive quests is still unknown. However, it is a fact that the ability adjustments will be implemented already on January 24, in the next update. We will obviously keep you updated and provide you with news on any developments.
What do you think of the changes for Titans? Do you think it’s good that the abilities are getting a nerf? Feel free to leave us a comment on this!
Second lightning strike of the storm grenade has been weakened
Now deals 30 instead of 40 damage
A delay of 0.24 seconds has been introduced between the first impact of the storm grenade and the actual formation of the storm
The storm’s movement speed now starts at 1.5 meters per second and then grows to 3 meters per second. Previously, it was constantly 3.5 meters per second
The storm increases its search range only after 2 seconds. Previously, it searched at maximum range immediately.
You can find out more about the upcoming changes in the current TWaB from Bungie.
When will the changes take effect? The release of the QoL changes regarding blue engrams, as well as the simplification of the exotic glaive quests is still unknown. However, it is a fact that the ability adjustments will be implemented already on January 24, in the next update. We will obviously keep you updated and provide you with news on any developments.
What do you think of the changes for Titans? Do you think it’s good that the abilities are getting a nerf? Feel free to leave us a comment on this!
Finally, the Titan will also be reviewed in connection with the Arc aspect “Touch of Thunder” and the storm grenade:
Second lightning strike of the storm grenade has been weakened
Now deals 30 instead of 40 damage
A delay of 0.24 seconds has been introduced between the first impact of the storm grenade and the actual formation of the storm
The storm’s movement speed now starts at 1.5 meters per second and then grows to 3 meters per second. Previously, it was constantly 3.5 meters per second
The storm increases its search range only after 2 seconds. Previously, it searched at maximum range immediately.
You can find out more about the upcoming changes in the current TWaB from Bungie.
When will the changes take effect? The release of the QoL changes regarding blue engrams, as well as the simplification of the exotic glaive quests is still unknown. However, it is a fact that the ability adjustments will be implemented already on January 24, in the next update. We will obviously keep you updated and provide you with news on any developments.
What do you think of the changes for Titans? Do you think it’s good that the abilities are getting a nerf? Feel free to leave us a comment on this!
Finally, the Titan will also be reviewed in connection with the Arc aspect “Touch of Thunder” and the storm grenade:
Second lightning strike of the storm grenade has been weakened
Now deals 30 instead of 40 damage
A delay of 0.24 seconds has been introduced between the first impact of the storm grenade and the actual formation of the storm
The storm’s movement speed now starts at 1.5 meters per second and then grows to 3 meters per second. Previously, it was constantly 3.5 meters per second
The storm increases its search range only after 2 seconds. Previously, it searched at maximum range immediately.
You can find out more about the upcoming changes in the current TWaB from Bungie.
When will the changes take effect? The release of the QoL changes regarding blue engrams, as well as the simplification of the exotic glaive quests is still unknown. However, it is a fact that the ability adjustments will be implemented already on January 24, in the next update. We will obviously keep you updated and provide you with news on any developments.
What do you think of the changes for Titans? Do you think it’s good that the abilities are getting a nerf? Feel free to leave us a comment on this!
When will the changes take effect? The release of the QoL changes regarding blue engrams, as well as the simplification of the exotic glaive quests is still unknown. However, it is a fact that the ability adjustments will be implemented already on January 24, in the next update. We will obviously keep you updated and provide you with news on any developments.
What do you think of the changes for Titans? Do you think it’s good that the abilities are getting a nerf? Feel free to leave us a comment on this!
Second lightning strike of the storm grenade has been weakened
Now deals 30 instead of 40 damage
A delay of 0.24 seconds has been introduced between the first impact of the storm grenade and the actual formation of the storm
The storm’s movement speed now starts at 1.5 meters per second and then grows to 3 meters per second. Previously, it was constantly 3.5 meters per second
The storm increases its search range only after 2 seconds. Previously, it searched at maximum range immediately.
You can find out more about the upcoming changes in the current TWaB from Bungie.
When will the changes take effect? The release of the QoL changes regarding blue engrams, as well as the simplification of the exotic glaive quests is still unknown. However, it is a fact that the ability adjustments will be implemented already on January 24, in the next update. We will obviously keep you updated and provide you with news on any developments.
What do you think of the changes for Titans? Do you think it’s good that the abilities are getting a nerf? Feel free to leave us a comment on this!
Finally, the Titan will also be reviewed in connection with the Arc aspect “Touch of Thunder” and the storm grenade:
Second lightning strike of the storm grenade has been weakened
Now deals 30 instead of 40 damage
A delay of 0.24 seconds has been introduced between the first impact of the storm grenade and the actual formation of the storm
The storm’s movement speed now starts at 1.5 meters per second and then grows to 3 meters per second. Previously, it was constantly 3.5 meters per second
The storm increases its search range only after 2 seconds. Previously, it searched at maximum range immediately.
You can find out more about the upcoming changes in the current TWaB from Bungie.
When will the changes take effect? The release of the QoL changes regarding blue engrams, as well as the simplification of the exotic glaive quests is still unknown. However, it is a fact that the ability adjustments will be implemented already on January 24, in the next update. We will obviously keep you updated and provide you with news on any developments.
What do you think of the changes for Titans? Do you think it’s good that the abilities are getting a nerf? Feel free to leave us a comment on this!
Finally, the Titan will also be reviewed in connection with the Arc aspect “Touch of Thunder” and the storm grenade:
Second lightning strike of the storm grenade has been weakened
Now deals 30 instead of 40 damage
A delay of 0.24 seconds has been introduced between the first impact of the storm grenade and the actual formation of the storm
The storm’s movement speed now starts at 1.5 meters per second and then grows to 3 meters per second. Previously, it was constantly 3.5 meters per second
The storm increases its search range only after 2 seconds. Previously, it searched at maximum range immediately.
You can find out more about the upcoming changes in the current TWaB from Bungie.
When will the changes take effect? The release of the QoL changes regarding blue engrams, as well as the simplification of the exotic glaive quests is still unknown. However, it is a fact that the ability adjustments will be implemented already on January 24, in the next update. We will obviously keep you updated and provide you with news on any developments.
What do you think of the changes for Titans? Do you think it’s good that the abilities are getting a nerf? Feel free to leave us a comment on this!
When will the changes take effect? The release of the QoL changes regarding blue engrams, as well as the simplification of the exotic glaive quests is still unknown. However, it is a fact that the ability adjustments will be implemented already on January 24, in the next update. We will obviously keep you updated and provide you with news on any developments.
What do you think of the changes for Titans? Do you think it’s good that the abilities are getting a nerf? Feel free to leave us a comment on this!
When will the changes take effect? The release of the QoL changes regarding blue engrams, as well as the simplification of the exotic glaive quests is still unknown. However, it is a fact that the ability adjustments will be implemented already on January 24, in the next update. We will obviously keep you updated and provide you with news on any developments.
What do you think of the changes for Titans? Do you think it’s good that the abilities are getting a nerf? Feel free to leave us a comment on this!
Second lightning strike of the storm grenade has been weakened
Now deals 30 instead of 40 damage
A delay of 0.24 seconds has been introduced between the first impact of the storm grenade and the actual formation of the storm
The storm’s movement speed now starts at 1.5 meters per second and then grows to 3 meters per second. Previously, it was constantly 3.5 meters per second
The storm increases its search range only after 2 seconds. Previously, it searched at maximum range immediately.
You can find out more about the upcoming changes in the current TWaB from Bungie.
When will the changes take effect? The release of the QoL changes regarding blue engrams, as well as the simplification of the exotic glaive quests is still unknown. However, it is a fact that the ability adjustments will be implemented already on January 24, in the next update. We will obviously keep you updated and provide you with news on any developments.
What do you think of the changes for Titans? Do you think it’s good that the abilities are getting a nerf? Feel free to leave us a comment on this!
Finally, the Titan will also be reviewed in connection with the Arc aspect “Touch of Thunder” and the storm grenade:
Second lightning strike of the storm grenade has been weakened
Now deals 30 instead of 40 damage
A delay of 0.24 seconds has been introduced between the first impact of the storm grenade and the actual formation of the storm
The storm’s movement speed now starts at 1.5 meters per second and then grows to 3 meters per second. Previously, it was constantly 3.5 meters per second
The storm increases its search range only after 2 seconds. Previously, it searched at maximum range immediately.
You can find out more about the upcoming changes in the current TWaB from Bungie.
When will the changes take effect? The release of the QoL changes regarding blue engrams, as well as the simplification of the exotic glaive quests is still unknown. However, it is a fact that the ability adjustments will be implemented already on January 24, in the next update. We will obviously keep you updated and provide you with news on any developments.
What do you think of the changes for Titans? Do you think it’s good that the abilities are getting a nerf? Feel free to leave us a comment on this!
Finally, the Titan will also be reviewed in connection with the Arc aspect “Touch of Thunder” and the storm grenade:
Second lightning strike of the storm grenade has been weakened
Now deals 30 instead of 40 damage
A delay of 0.24 seconds has been introduced between the first impact of the storm grenade and the actual formation of the storm
The storm’s movement speed now starts at 1.5 meters per second and then grows to 3 meters per second. Previously, it was constantly 3.5 meters per second
The storm increases its search range only after 2 seconds. Previously, it searched at maximum range immediately.
You can find out more about the upcoming changes in the current TWaB from Bungie.
When will the changes take effect? The release of the QoL changes regarding blue engrams, as well as the simplification of the exotic glaive quests is still unknown. However, it is a fact that the ability adjustments will be implemented already on January 24, in the next update. We will obviously keep you updated and provide you with news on any developments.
What do you think of the changes for Titans? Do you think it’s good that the abilities are getting a nerf? Feel free to leave us a comment on this!
In Destiny 2 Bungie has once again shared many upcoming changes in a TWaB before and for Lightfall. We explain what to expect soon and why one class will no longer solely dominate PvP.
In addition, there will be even more changes before Lightfall that are primarily designed to simplify your lives as guardians. These include:
The complete removal of blue engrams once the soft cap has been reached.
Rumble will no longer rotate as a PvP mode but will again be active as a permanent fixed mode.
Exotic catalyst quests from year 3 will now also benefit from the season pass boost. These include:
Eriana’s Vow
Symmetry
Tommy’s Matchbook
Withering Whelp
Crafting for exotic glaives will be simplified and adjusted.
Additionally, abilities in PvP will be adjusted, and a popular Titan exotic will be nerfed.
Titans may soon stop hiding
What nerfs are to be expected? For Titans, things do not look good in PvP, as their beloved exotic arms “Citan’s Rampart” are about to receive a hard hit. While especially in the Trials of Osiris, Titans could happily set up their barricades and shoot through them, that will soon change.
Titans will have a harder time in PvP soon
Bungie has decided that Titans equipped with the exotic arms will receive a 70% increased cooldown on their class ability. That’s not all, players who shoot at such barricades can soon deal 25% more damage to them.
Basically, this is not a nerf; it is a veritable annihilation of the exotic that will force many guardians to question whether its use is still worthwhile. However, Titans are not the only ones being slowed down in PvP.
What else is changing? Bungie has also taken a look at PvP regarding “abilities” and there are many adjustments upcoming:
Titans
Cooldown of barricade from tower height increased from 40s to 48s
Cooldown of gunfighting barricade increased from 32s to 38s
Cooldown of the jet increased from 30s to 36s
Hunters
Cooldown of sniper dodge increased from 29s to 34s
Cooldown of daring dodge increased from 38s to 46s
This mainly concerns the base cooldown.
You can find out more about the upcoming changes in the current TWaB from Bungie.
When will the changes take effect? The release of the QoL changes regarding blue engrams, as well as the simplification of the exotic glaive quests is still unknown. However, it is a fact that the ability adjustments will be implemented already on January 24, in the next update. We will obviously keep you updated and provide you with news on any developments.
What do you think of the changes for Titans? Do you think it’s good that the abilities are getting a nerf? Feel free to leave us a comment on this!
When will the changes take effect? The release of the QoL changes regarding blue engrams, as well as the simplification of the exotic glaive quests is still unknown. However, it is a fact that the ability adjustments will be implemented already on January 24, in the next update. We will obviously keep you updated and provide you with news on any developments.
What do you think of the changes for Titans? Do you think it’s good that the abilities are getting a nerf? Feel free to leave us a comment on this!
When will the changes take effect? The release of the QoL changes regarding blue engrams, as well as the simplification of the exotic glaive quests is still unknown. However, it is a fact that the ability adjustments will be implemented already on January 24, in the next update. We will obviously keep you updated and provide you with news on any developments.
What do you think of the changes for Titans? Do you think it’s good that the abilities are getting a nerf? Feel free to leave us a comment on this!
Second lightning strike of the storm grenade has been weakened
Now deals 30 instead of 40 damage
A delay of 0.24 seconds has been introduced between the first impact of the storm grenade and the actual formation of the storm
The storm’s movement speed now starts at 1.5 meters per second and then grows to 3 meters per second. Previously, it was constantly 3.5 meters per second
The storm increases its search range only after 2 seconds. Previously, it searched at maximum range immediately.
You can find out more about the upcoming changes in the current TWaB from Bungie.
When will the changes take effect? The release of the QoL changes regarding blue engrams, as well as the simplification of the exotic glaive quests is still unknown. However, it is a fact that the ability adjustments will be implemented already on January 24, in the next update. We will obviously keep you updated and provide you with news on any developments.
What do you think of the changes for Titans? Do you think it’s good that the abilities are getting a nerf? Feel free to leave us a comment on this!
Finally, the Titan will also be reviewed in connection with the Arc aspect “Touch of Thunder” and the storm grenade:
Second lightning strike of the storm grenade has been weakened
Now deals 30 instead of 40 damage
A delay of 0.24 seconds has been introduced between the first impact of the storm grenade and the actual formation of the storm
The storm’s movement speed now starts at 1.5 meters per second and then grows to 3 meters per second. Previously, it was constantly 3.5 meters per second
The storm increases its search range only after 2 seconds. Previously, it searched at maximum range immediately.
You can find out more about the upcoming changes in the current TWaB from Bungie.
When will the changes take effect? The release of the QoL changes regarding blue engrams, as well as the simplification of the exotic glaive quests is still unknown. However, it is a fact that the ability adjustments will be implemented already on January 24, in the next update. We will obviously keep you updated and provide you with news on any developments.
What do you think of the changes for Titans? Do you think it’s good that the abilities are getting a nerf? Feel free to leave us a comment on this!
Finally, the Titan will also be reviewed in connection with the Arc aspect “Touch of Thunder” and the storm grenade:
Second lightning strike of the storm grenade has been weakened
Now deals 30 instead of 40 damage
A delay of 0.24 seconds has been introduced between the first impact of the storm grenade and the actual formation of the storm
The storm’s movement speed now starts at 1.5 meters per second and then grows to 3 meters per second. Previously, it was constantly 3.5 meters per second
The storm increases its search range only after 2 seconds. Previously, it searched at maximum range immediately.
You can find out more about the upcoming changes in the current TWaB from Bungie.
When will the changes take effect? The release of the QoL changes regarding blue engrams, as well as the simplification of the exotic glaive quests is still unknown. However, it is a fact that the ability adjustments will be implemented already on January 24, in the next update. We will obviously keep you updated and provide you with news on any developments.
What do you think of the changes for Titans? Do you think it’s good that the abilities are getting a nerf? Feel free to leave us a comment on this!
